Tales of the Shire Could Feel the Events of The Hobbit Even Without a Bilbo Cameo

Lord of the Ringsfans have been waiting a resurgence of games set in Middle-earth. The glory days of theReturn of the Kingtie-in game andLord of the Rings: Conquestare well and truly in the past now, and so it’s up to games likeReturn to Moriatolet players immerse themselves in Tolkein’s legendary world. Alongside this,Tales of the Shireaims to deliver a comfy, cozy, Shire simulator that stands in contrast to itsLotRgame peers....

May 7, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Daniel Gonzalez

The Best Nioh 2 Mods To Install

Summary Theaction and adventure role-playing gameNioh 2is a prequel to 2017’sNioh. When it was released in 2020, the game received positive reviews from critics and players, and it is still popular with new players andNiohenthusiasts today. It is no surprise that there are plenty of mods available forNioh 2. From graphical enhancements to costume changes, there are mods for all kinds ofNioh 2players. Those who are interested in downloading and playing the best mods forNioh 2can find them here....

May 7, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · David Reid

The Duskbloods Will Have 'Over a Dozen' Playable Characters

Summary Hidetaka Miyazaki,The Duskbloods’ director, has confirmed that the game will feature more than a dozen playable characters. At the start of each match, players will be sent to a central hub, where they can select their character before joining an online match. Miyazaki has also revealed that all the characters inThe Duskbloodswill have unique lore, abilities, and skill sets and will be customizable. Anothernewly confirmed detail aboutThe Duskbloodsis the meaning behind the title itself, which is tied to the playable characters....

May 7, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Mr. Jake Rowe

The Last of Us’ Speedboat Doesn’t Need to Be Forgotten by Intergalactic

The Last of Us Part 2’s exploration of Seattle from the perspectives of Ellie and Abby is filled with a lot of instances where characters must determine how to traverse environments. Abby doesn’t necessarily have the city mapped out by heart despite residing in Seattle. Otherwise, she probably would’ve known better about the Seraphites’ shortcuts and passageways, or which areas were occupied by infected. Still,Ellie’s three-dayPart 2adventure in Seattleis certainly entertaining as she’s bravely wading into lush greenery without knowing precisely how to get around the Washington Liberation Front or the infected that lurk in Seattle’s subway tunnels....

May 7, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Brandon Best

The Midnight Walk Devs Discuss the Creation of Potboy and His World

The Midnight Walkis the first major project of MoonHood Studios, a company co-founded by Klaus Lyngeled and Olov Redmalm. Gamers might be familiar with some of the duo’s previous projects, such asLost in Random,Stick it to the Man,Flipping Death,Ghost Giant, andFe. While there are some similarities,The Midnight Walkdistinguishes itself from past titles with darker themes and a more mature tone.​​​ ​​​​ In this first-person title that seeks tounite the cozy and horror genres, players will take on the role of The Burnt One, a protagonist entrusted with the task of bringing fire back to the world....

May 7, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Melinda Ortiz

The Outer Worlds 2’s Stealth Overhaul Might Be Its Biggest Game-Changer

Summary The Outer Worlds 2already looks to improve upon its predecessor in a number of ways, but one of its biggest upgrades might be its extensive stealth overhaul. In the first game, stealth was little more than a supplementary tactic that players could use if they wanted to, but inThe Outer Worlds 2, stealth is looking like something players may end up feeling like they can’t do without. Based on what has been revealed so far, stealth inThe Outer Worlds 2appears to have been transformed into a fully-fledged, rewarding playstyle, addressing criticisms of the first game’s stealth in the process....

May 7, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Victoria Conner

The Sandman Season 2 Has A New Teaser & Release Dates

Summary The Sandmanseason 1 arrived onNetflixin August 2022, and fans have waited a long time to see the next part of the story. In 2024, viewers learned about three new characters, and nowthere is a teaser along with two release dates forThe Sandmanseason 2. The Sandmanepisodes 1 through 10 came out on Netflix on August 5th, 2022, and episode 11, called “Dream of a Thousand Cats” and “Calliope” was released on August 19th, 2022....

May 7, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Katherine Griffith

The Witcher 4 Could Signal The End of an Era

Summary Anticipation forThe Witcher 4continues to build. Nearly ten years on from the acclaimedThe Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt,developer CD Projekt Red finally showed off more of the highly-awaited next chapter in its popular dark fantasy saga in the latest trailer at last year’s Game Awards. Since then, the hype around the upcoming fourth installment has picked up even more. However, based on information and statements made by studio members, fans should also temper their excitement a bit, as it looks likeThe Witcher 4will still be a while in the making....

May 7, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Sarah Roberts

The Witcher 4 Should Follow In Cyberpunk 2077's Footsteps On Launch

WhenCyberpunk 2077launched its Phantom Liberty expansion, CD Projekt Red dropped a full-fledged and planned storyline escalation with Idris Elba front and center, a star-studded storyline, and a polish that reframed the entire game’s legacy. But what elevatedCyberpunk’sresurgence wasn’t just its in-game revamp. It was also inEdgerunners, the Netflix anime that aired the year prior. This approach injected emotional depth and cultural capital into Night City with just one swift swing. It was a cultural staple that built momentum beyond the console, and that momentum is exactly whatThe Witcher 4needs to replicate at launch....

May 7, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Richard Hayes

Things That Netflix's DmC Should Improve In Season 2

Summary Netflix recently confirmed that its new animated adaptation ofDevil May Cryis going to receive a second season. This has longtime fans of the classic video game series both excited and worried,seeing as the first season was extremely divisive among them for many different reasons. Since they haven’t announced a concrete release date yet, Netflix, Studio Mir, and Adi Shankar should take this as an opportunity to try and improve every single aspect that made Season 1 so controversial to raise the quality of what’s already a pretty solid animated show....

May 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Jeff Miller

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Feature Wish List

WhenTomodachi Lifelaunched on the Nintendo 3DS in 2014, Nintendo entered the life-sim market with another title other thanAnimal Crossing. The life-simulator where Miis could fall in love, rap battle, and have chaotic interactions with one another became a surreal fever dream that most life-sim fans held close to their hearts. Therefore, long-time fans of the series were delighted to learn thatTomodachi Life: Living the Dreamwill bring new life to the franchise....

May 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Melissa Price

What Happens When Two Teams Have the Same Rank in City Racers in Monopoly GO

The City Racers event has been very popular amongMonopoly GOfans, thanks to all the amazing rewards it offers. Players form teams, race for points, and try to climb the leaderboard by spending Flag tokens to move their cars.From dice rollsto sticker packs and even a Wild Sticker, there’s a lot to look forward to. In this event, four teams compete in daily races. Each race gives points based on your team’s placement, and the final rewards are based on your total points after all three races are done....

May 7, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Amy Parks

Why Classic Resident Evil Fans Should Keep an Eye on Phase Zero

The first fewResident Evilgames are beloved for a reason. Though their gameplay and visuals might feel and look a little dated now – almost 30 years after their initial release – that doesn’t take away from the monumental impact the classicResident Evilentries had on the gaming landscape, with them essentially popularizing the survival horror genre as fans know it today. ThoughtheResident Evilremakeshave done a great job of modernizing the classic franchise formula, they’re obviously quite a departure from the original thing....

May 7, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Mark Mueller